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6 candidates are tracked for Catawba County Board of Commissioners on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sherry Edmonds Butler, Jesse Alden, Cole Terrell Setzer, Jay Moore, Phyllis Michaux and Aubrey Gregory. Candidate information follows official Catawba County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Catawba County elects 3 of its 5 commissioner seats in 2026; voters choose 3 of the 6 candidates below. Sherry Edmonds Butler, Jay Moore and incumbent Cole Setzer topped a seven-way Republican primary on March 3, 2026 (Nicholas F. Bellomo Jr., Eric Dunn, Dave Fontana and Marla G. Thompson did not advance); Jesse Alden, Phyllis Michaux and Aubrey Gregory are unopposed on the Democratic side, per the Hickory Record and the county's official elected-officials directory.
Sherry Edmonds Butler appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Catawba County Board of Commissioners, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Sherry Edmonds Butler.
2026 priorities (per the response to a WBTV primary candidate questionnaire)
- Growth management through responsible development
- Workforce development through partnerships to build a skilled local workforce
Jesse Alden appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Catawba County Board of Commissioners, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jesse Alden.
Cole Terrell Setzer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Catawba County Board of Commissioners, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Cole Terrell Setzer.
Jay Moore appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Catawba County Board of Commissioners, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jay Moore.
Phyllis Michaux brings more than 20 years in manufacturing leadership to her campaign, along with nonprofit and public-sector experience, per her campaign site. She holds a BA in Business Operations Management and a master's degree in Liberal Studies from Lenoir-Rhyne University and chairs the Hickory Community Relations Council.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Inclusive community collaboration across backgrounds
- Leading with integrity, dedication and transparency in county services
- Public safety, a sustainable economy and environmental protection
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Aubrey Gregory says she has raised her family and built her career in Catawba County, per her campaign site, and is campaigning under the message "Hard work. Honest leadership. Stronger communities."
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Fair access to county government decisions
- Thoughtful economic planning and development
- Caretaking of water and natural resources
Source: candidate campaign site.
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